Air Tahiti is the leading domestic airlines of French Polynesia, which is based in Papeete, Tahiti. The airline has its operating base in Faa'a International Airport, in Tahiti from where it serves flights to a wide range of destinations within the islands of French Polynesia. Air Tahiti was founded and started its operations in the year 1953 as Reseau Aerien Interinsulaire (RAI). Since its establishments, this domestic carrier in French Polynesia has gone through many improvements. In 2 April 2007, Air Tahiti operated its first international flight to Rarotonga, Cook Islands. This domestic airline has an extensive network that covers 46 islands inside French Polynesia, in addition to the island of Rarotonga. According to the statistics of year 2006, Air Tahiti had handled 2066 flights carrying a total of 834,000 passengers. Air Tahiti flights have always maintained regularity and provided the best services to its passengers.
The fleet of aircrafts operated by Air Tahiti includes 4 ATR 42-500, 5 ATR 72-500 and 1 Twin Otter. The details about these aircrafts can be availed from the official website of this airline company. The domestic destinations served by Air Tahiti include Arutua, Atuona, Anaa, Apataki, Bora Bora, Fakarava, Gambier Islands, Huahine, Hao, Kauehi, Kaukura Atoll, Katiu, Manihi, Makemo, Mataiva, Moorea and Maupiti Island among several others. There are daily flights to these destinations from the base airport at Tahiti. Air Tahiti has played a significant role in the promotion of tourism in the islands of French Polynesia. The airlines aim to open services to all the islands, even though the mission could prove to be quote expensive. The other domestic regions served by Air Tahiti include Nuku Hiva, Napuka, Puka-Puka, Papeete, Rairua, Raiatea, Raivavae, Rurutu, Rangiroa, Takaroa, Takapoto, Tubuai, Tikehau Atoll, Ua Pu and Ua Huka.
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In addition to providing scheduled passenger flights, Air Tahiti also offers freight services to the major destinations in French Polynesia. The airline also offer group and charter services within the islands. Some of the popular routes served by Air Tahiti include Ahe to Manihi, Auckland International to Papeete, Ahe to Papeet, Bora Bora to Fakarava, Anaa to Hao Island, Bora Bora to Huahine, Apataki to Papeete, Bora Bora to Manihi, Arutua to Kaukura Atoll and many more. Air Tahiti also offers a number of facilities such as special offers, discounts and other travel deals. The official site of this airline company gives you the information on network map, fares, online bookings, fleet information, destination details and more.
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